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There is something that is absolutely amazing about Devyn Tyson, she is a young lady with a gigantic voice. Chatting with Devyn was a pore-raising experience and she is well on her way to becoming a superstar. Born in the United States to Trinidadian parentage, Devyn is a Trini to the Bone.
Devyn’s mother; Natasha Mason-Tyson says that every time Devyn performs she turns into someone else. Her explanation was summed up by saying, “She is not the Devyn that I know and when she comes off the stage she goes back to being my little girl. And at every performance I cry, I feel very proud of her and it is an amazing ride... I am so excited for her but it is also scary....”
Devyn’s mother; Natasha Mason-Tyson says that every time Devyn performs she turns into someone else. Her explanation was summed up by saying, “She is not the Devyn that I know and when she comes off the stage she goes back to being my little girl. And at every performance I cry, I feel very proud of her and it is an amazing ride... I am so excited for her but it is also scary....”
Entertainment Macco: Hi Devyn, tell me something about yourself?
Devyn: “I am unique little girl, people say I have an old spirit about me and they kinda see themselves in me because I am so mature for my age. I am very humble, fun loving, a great daughter and great friend. I was born on December 28th 2001.”
Entertainment Macco: How long have you been singing?
Devyn: “Since I was four and now I am nine...so 5 years.”
Entertainment Macco: I realize that you are quite the performer, what is it that you enjoy the most about performing?
Devyn: “I love to see all the people and the crowd...the screaming the excitement and the fact that I can do it because not many kids my age can.“
Entertainment Macco: Who are your influences?
Devyn: “I would have to say Patrice Roberts, Machel Montano and Destra Garcia.”
Devyn: “I am unique little girl, people say I have an old spirit about me and they kinda see themselves in me because I am so mature for my age. I am very humble, fun loving, a great daughter and great friend. I was born on December 28th 2001.”
Entertainment Macco: How long have you been singing?
Devyn: “Since I was four and now I am nine...so 5 years.”
Entertainment Macco: I realize that you are quite the performer, what is it that you enjoy the most about performing?
Devyn: “I love to see all the people and the crowd...the screaming the excitement and the fact that I can do it because not many kids my age can.“
Entertainment Macco: Who are your influences?
Devyn: “I would have to say Patrice Roberts, Machel Montano and Destra Garcia.”
Entertainment Macco: Why those three?
Devyn: “Because other than talent they have great presentations and are all awesome performers. Machel has been singing since he was 8 like me. Patrice has some great songs. There are others I like but I have a connection to these three more than any other artistes...”
Entertainment Macco: Who is your favourite artiste?
Devyn: “Patrice Roberts.”
Entertainment Macco: Why is she your favourite?
Devyn: “She is very young and she has a lot of energy when she is on stage, some of her songs just amaze me.”
Entertainment Macco: Who is your favourite artiste?
Devyn: “Patrice Roberts.”
Entertainment Macco: Why is she your favourite?
Devyn: “She is very young and she has a lot of energy when she is on stage, some of her songs just amaze me.”
Entertainment Macco: Do you have a favourite Patrice song?
Devyn: “Yes definitely it is one that is called ‘Wuk it’ “
Entertainment Macco: You are so young so I have to ask you this, how easy or difficult is it for you to balance school and singing?
Devyn: “It is difficult but it is also easy because as much as I sing I know I have to study because without education you can’t do much of anything and would not reach very far in my life.”
Entertainment Macco: You are so young so I have to ask you this, how easy or difficult is it for you to balance school and singing?
Devyn: “It is difficult but it is also easy because as much as I sing I know I have to study because without education you can’t do much of anything and would not reach very far in my life.”
Entertainment Macco: Are you ever scared to sing/perform for large crowds?
Devyn: “No I’m not.....I have been doing it since I was 4 and I am not scared to perform in front of anyone. When I just started I used to watch people on TV and I figured if they don’t look scared I shouldn’t be either.”
Entertainment Macco: Devyn, so many people are talking about you and your talent, how does that make you feel?
Devyn: “I feel excited and proud at the same time...on the 22/01/11 Machel was talking about me on one of his interviews and I have lots of things to do in the future.”
Entertainment Macco: Talking about you being so popular, I understand you registered for the Soca Monarch competition...How did that happen?
Devyn: “I was performing and one the people asked my mom if I could actually be a part of the competition. My mom knew I wanted to be a part and that is going to be a big step as it would help me grow and allow people to get to know me more.”
Devyn: “I feel excited and proud at the same time...on the 22/01/11 Machel was talking about me on one of his interviews and I have lots of things to do in the future.”
Entertainment Macco: Talking about you being so popular, I understand you registered for the Soca Monarch competition...How did that happen?
Devyn: “I was performing and one the people asked my mom if I could actually be a part of the competition. My mom knew I wanted to be a part and that is going to be a big step as it would help me grow and allow people to get to know me more.”
Entertainment Macco: Right...I understand
Devyn: “I also couldn’t enter Jr Soca Monarch because I don’t go to school in Trinidad...so I entered the Soca Monarch.”
Entertainment Macco: What can we expect from any of your performances?
Devyn: “I have a lot of supporters and most of them are my family...this new song that I have is called “The Islands” and it is all about the islands coming together and the unity we should have....I do always have a surprises but they are surprises that everybody has to wait for. But I plan on having tons of fun, enjoying myself and most importantly doing my best.”
Devyn: “I have a lot of supporters and most of them are my family...this new song that I have is called “The Islands” and it is all about the islands coming together and the unity we should have....I do always have a surprises but they are surprises that everybody has to wait for. But I plan on having tons of fun, enjoying myself and most importantly doing my best.”
Entertainment Macco: Are you scared about the thought of competing against these more established artistes (who are also like 3 or 4 times your size lol)
Devyn: “I am not scared....although they are big artistes....I am just going to have fun and do my best..I don’t even think of it as a competition....”
Entertainment Macco: Devyn, so many people are talking about you and your talent, how does that make you feel?
Devyn: “I feel excited and proud at the same time...on the 22/01/11 Machel was talking about me on one of his interviews and I have lots of things to do in the future.”
Entertainment Macco: Now, I understand you have a song out, (The Islands) which features Lyrikal, how did that collaboration come about?
Devyn: “I wrote the song and Ma$tamind asked Lyrikal to help with the bridge when Lyrikal was finished with the bridge it was actually his type of singing and we asked him if he would be on the song and he said yes.”
Entertainment Macco: Who produced the track?
Devyn: “Shawn Noel, the Ma$tamind.”
Entertainment Macco: Is this the first song you have ever written and can we expect more music from you?
Devyn: “It not the first one I have written but the first one I ever recorded. I have been writing since I was 6. I have multiple books with songs that I wrote but I have like 4-5 solid songs”
Devyn: “It not the first one I have written but the first one I ever recorded. I have been writing since I was 6. I have multiple books with songs that I wrote but I have like 4-5 solid songs”
Entertainment Macco: What was it like to record your first song?Devyn: “It was exciting because I never recorded a song before. I had some difficulties because I would have to get the correct key and might have been a little off but not too much pressure. It was just fun.”
Entertainment Macco: Is there anything that you are scared about, as far as your music career is concerned?
Devyn: “I am kinda scared that people would not want me to grow up because sometimes they stop liking you when you start off so young. So I have to come up with really good songs so they can keep on liking me...”
Entertainment Macco: How did you feel when you heard your song on the radio for the first time?
Devyn: “Very proud and I didn’t believe that they would actually play my song. My mother was really proud and she cried....”
Entertainment Macco: Now a lot of adults might look at you and think your parents may be forcing you to do all the things you are involved in, is this something you enjoy doing or is it forced?
Devyn: “It is something that I enjoy doing, I really really really want to do it and my parents didn’t push me into doing it. They supported and continue to support me and encourage me.”
Entertainment Macco: Now a lot of adults might look at you and think your parents may be forcing you to do all the things you are involved in, is this something you enjoy doing or is it forced?
Devyn: “It is something that I enjoy doing, I really really really want to do it and my parents didn’t push me into doing it. They supported and continue to support me and encourage me.”
Entertainment Macco: Tell me about your family?
Devyn: “My family is very united, we all have a wonderful relationship, we don’t have conflict, they are not too picky and they always agree on one thing. We are a pretty grounded family. I love to be around my family they are the supporters...without them I really wouldn’t be here today.”
Entertainment Macco: Does anyone else in your family sing/perform?
Devyn: “My dad used to sing, my brother sings as well as my mom. It’s in my genes and it is generational, like my grandmother and great grandmother and stuff used to sing as well.”
Entertainment Macco: What are you looking forward to the most as you continue your career?
Devyn: “I would like to do more genres and actually have my own TV show some day. It is not only Soca that I want to do, although it is part of my culture I want to explore everything....”
Entertainment Macco: I am hearing something about you planning a video, is this true?
Devyn: “It is true.......I am involved in a documentary that is in the works but the actual video for the song is not solid as yet however there will be something in the near future...”
Entertainment Macco: What’s your favourite food?
Devyn: “Chicken Nuggets...”
Entertainment Macco: What do you do when you’re not singing and performing?
Devyn: “I study a lot, I also like to read as well as write and I like to play a lot of sports”
Entertainment Macco: Are you doing well in school?
Devyn: “I am doing wonderful in school, I am in the gifted programme in school and I have been for a very long time and I am in 4th grade. My grades are terrific as well.”
Entertainment Macco: Is there anyone you would like to say thank you to?
Devyn: “All the people who are supporting me, thank you to Machel Montano because he allowed me to perform with him in Brass Festival here in NYC plus he shouted me out on the radio, thank you to my mommy, all my family, my manager Natalie, Redman, Ma$tamind, Lyrikal and thank you to everyone in general.”
The Islands - Devyn feat. Lyrikal
The name Third Bass is quite a familiar one in the Trinidad and Tobago music scene. The DJ/Songwriter/Artiste has been around for quite some time; travelling the world while flying the soca flag high. I am sure most of us didn't know that Bass has written hit songs for the likes of Denise Belfon, Precious, Traffik, Super Blue, Singing Sandra and was also responsible for the discovery of now deceased songstress Onika Bostic and Soca diva Destra. So it was quite a privilege for us to speak with Third Bass, who was very vocal in letting Entertainment Macco know of the challenges that he now faces in the industry!
Entertainment Macco: Who is Third Bass?
Third Bass: “Third Bass is Adrian Joel Hackshaw a simple lover of music born oct 5th 19.. lol”
Entertainment Macco: Lol....
Entertainment Macco: How long have you been involved in the entertainment industry?
Third Bass: “I professionally started radio at 98.9 FM in 1992 ... wow long time”
Third Bass: “I professionally started radio at 98.9 FM in 1992 ... wow long time”
Entertainment Macco: For those who may be unaware, please state all the different hats you wear in the industry?
Third Bass: “DJ/Radio Announcer/Songwriter/Artiste.”
Entertainment Macco: You were living in the US for some time, what made you decide to come back home?
Third Bass: “I honestly, believe it or not came back home because I was in a long distance relationship that ended and wanted to re-unite with the woman I love.”
Entertainment Macco: *jaw drops* Ok I guess I have no choice but to believe it. ...
Entertainment Macco: Was it easier to do what you are doing in the US when compared to here in Trinidad & Tobago?
Third Bass: “While in the U.S. I did manage to do radio not only on a Caribbean level I did a great stint at NYC’s Hott 97 FM ... doing music up there was a bit frustrating though...but at the end of the day home is home.”
Entertainment Macco: Tell me about the frustration, explain...
Third Bass: “It is hard to be an artiste while based in the USA, especially if you are doing Soca...you have to be here in Trinidad to get the airplay and support. The only artiste who has really made it so far and is based overseas is Lyrikal and that took him years...”
Entertainment Macco: Are you single/in a relationship or married?
Third Bass: “Single..”
Entertainment Macco: What about children, do you have any or plans of having soon?
Third Bass: “Lots of Godkids...lol but seriously YES I would love to have kids, when god is ready for it to happen it will happen because nothing happens before it’s time.”
Entertainment Macco: I understand you are experiencing some difficulties as far as airplay is concerned, tell me a little about that?
Third Bass: “Well over the years airplay in certain quarters have been an issue all I want is a fair shot once my music is good enough...”
Entertainment Macco: Why do you feel this is happening?
Third Bass: “I have an idea, but honestly to believe one human being would be so petty and childish is beyond me..”
Entertainment Macco: Do you mind saying which radio stations refuses to play your music?
Third Bass: “96.1 FM, the P.D (programme director) actually said my music will never play there again and well the other station I won’t say they don’t play me.....certain djs do, certain djs don’t...I stop being concerned lol”
Entertainment Macco: Didn’t you use to work @ 96.1? How long ago was that?
Third Bass: “Yeah I left there in 2000.”
Third Bass: “Yeah I left there in 2000.”
Entertainment Macco: So he didn’t give a reason as to why your music will not be played?
Third Bass: “There was something that I said on the radio a couple years ago about him where I made reference to him and he didn’t like it..it wasn’t anything disrespectful but it is time to get over it!”
Entertainment Macco: You were mentioned in a recent note which was written by Devon Mathews, what is up with that?
Third Bass: “Well what can I say bout Mr. Mathews...he was just expressing about the new mafia which I openly denounce.....I have no problems with new blood and talent getting into the biz but just remember the same people you step on, on your way up are the same people you gonna meet on your way back down.”
Entertainment Macco: It have a new mafia? Talk nah!
Third Bass: “If you listen to Bunji’s song “Push Out” he talked about the same thing but he didn’t call any names but there is a new mafia out there. You could probably call Devon and ask him about it. The thing is I don’t mind them having new blood in the game but just deal with the music and let it speak for itself”
Entertainment Macco: So, as a dj/artiste/songwriter, do you have issues playing the music of other dj's who are now artistes?
Third Bass: “I don’t have a problem playing good music no matter who it’s from.”
Third Bass: “I don’t have a problem playing good music no matter who it’s from.”
Entertainment Macco: Is it now a “do for do” scenario? (They not playing yours so you not playing theirs')
Third Bass: “Well at my station Boom 94.1 fm I am the announcer not the dj so I have little say in what plays...”
Entertainment Macco: Is this the first time, you are experiencing a "fight down" in the industry?
Third Bass: “It is not the first time ... when you dwell on the fight down thing it has you really negative and I have people who are willing to help me... I don’t like to dwell on the fight down ting, I just wanna make my music..”
Third Bass: “It is not the first time ... when you dwell on the fight down thing it has you really negative and I have people who are willing to help me... I don’t like to dwell on the fight down ting, I just wanna make my music..”
Entertainment Macco: How do you plan on dealing with this?
Third Bass: “Getting back into urban radio was one way, thanks to Boom I am getting good rotation not just because I work there but because my music is good and I am also getting the opportunity to connect with the urban audience once again. Thanks also to Next 99, Soca 91.9 fm ... and CT 105 FM ... been working facebook with the videos and I launched the official video for my song “Big Tune Gyal” on 20-01-2011 which I took to “Synergy” you seen it yet lol?
Third Bass: “Getting back into urban radio was one way, thanks to Boom I am getting good rotation not just because I work there but because my music is good and I am also getting the opportunity to connect with the urban audience once again. Thanks also to Next 99, Soca 91.9 fm ... and CT 105 FM ... been working facebook with the videos and I launched the official video for my song “Big Tune Gyal” on 20-01-2011 which I took to “Synergy” you seen it yet lol?
Entertainment Macco: Sounds good to me, and yes we have seen the video!
Entertainment Macco: What is the most memorable experience in the industry thus far?
Third Bass: “Everyday in radio is a memorable one for me, I do what I love and I touch people, make them aware and make them laugh.....just taking a phone call and someone says “you are doing a great job” is a blessing... plus just walking down the street and someone tells me they love my music or telling me I said something that meant something to them is always unforgettable.”
Entertainment Macco: Awww Bass you’re a sentimental one? (j/k)
Entertainment Macco: You have been in the industry for quite some time, if you look back at the industry when you started off to what it is now, tell me one thing you would have liked to remain the same.
Third Bass: “Respect!!....nuff said”
Third Bass: “Respect!!....nuff said”
Entertainment Macco: Tell me about your releases for carnival 2k11, as we speak how many songs are out?
Third Bass: “I have 5 songs out; B.T.G – “Big tune gyal” produced by Ma$tamind in NYC,“Jammin yuh” on the Hot Gal Riddim produced by Mastamike of Tuff Nutt studios,“Today is Carnival” a song dedicated to kiddies Carnival that’s on the Makalele riddim produced by the Phoenix. “By the trunk” on De Tin-Pan riddim produced by Ma$tamind again and a serious road march contender called “Ready 4 d road” produced by Mr. Neil Bernard.
Entertainment Macco: Can we expect more releases from you, (if yes) would you be willing to give us a sneek peek..
Third Bass: “Definitely after carnival, look out for music right through the year.”
Third Bass: “Definitely after carnival, look out for music right through the year.”
Entertainment Macco: I have been anxiously awaiting the video for BTG (Big Tune Gyal) and finally it is here, tell me a little about the concept and how the cameos came about?
Third Bass: “Yeah nice video ... it is what it is ... girls, some kixx and lots of cameos ... I wanted as many artiste whose names I called in the song to be there....bless up to Kess, Shurwayne, Iwer, Ravi B, Blaxx and Alison Hinds her name wasn’t called but she is a big tune gyal lol”
Entertainment Macco: Yeah Alison is definitely a B.T.G ... Who directed and produced the video?
Third Bass: “Directing was a combination of myself and Brian Herbert of Video Lab Productions ... he produced and edited it.”
Entertainment Macco: What do you look forward to the most, during the carnival season?
Third Bass: “The music and the women.”
Entertainment Macco: Generally what are your views on the Soca Industry?
Third Bass: “I call it a dustry not industry cause we are in dust ... It’s basically a big lucrative hustle … run in eat a food ... but it is nice to see people living well and making money in spite of.”
Entertainment Macco: Do you have any intentions of releasing an album anytime soon?
Third Bass: “All my songs will be available online soon for sale..”
Entertainment Macco: I am glad to hear this...
Entertainment Macco: Why do you think there are more successful men in the entertainment industry than women?
Third Bass: “Hmmm good question ... women need to take more charge of the thing ... yuh know what I would love to see a female music producer that would be hotttt...”
Entertainment Macco: I hear that!
Entertainment Macco: What advice would you give to someone who is now trying to enter the industry?
Third Bass: “Pray don’t stray ... have patience ... be prepared ... listen ... take every critique with a pinch of salt ... pay attention to what the producer is doing and not doing ... and if anyone ever you to give them money to play their music make sure you record it and send it to me... third.basstnt@yahoo.com.”
Entertainment Macco: Sound advice.... Sorry I do not mean to laugh but Lol @ record and email; it’s just the way you said it...
Entertainment Macco: Is there anything that you would like to add or mention? The floor is open.....
Third Bass: “God is love, thanks for the interview...bless to the fans of Third Bass and those who listen to me on the radio now and over the years...I just want that if my music is good it gets a fair chance to be heard just like any other artiste...Respect”
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